As most of you know, the estate tax rates for 2010 remain at 0%. At the beginning of 2011 those rates jump up to 55% with a $1,000,000 exemption. Those are basically the rates in effect before the 2001 changes began phasing out the estate tax altogether only to be reinstated in 2011. In effect, [...]

So, the Fed has finally come around to the fact that they will ruin the dollar if they cut the rate any more. I expect the Fed to wait until after the election to begin raising rates, but honestly the sooner they begin doing so the better.
I feel that there is an [...]

The NBA playoffs are FINALLY over. All the “experts” predicted the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers would beat the Boston Celtics. This was a series of the top offense in the Lakers going up against the top defense Celtics. The dominant defensive team from the East won. [...]

One of the foremost experts in business management Edgar Schien said it best when he stated “the people make the place”. Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches is certainly an excellent example – we all believe the people at GD&D truly “make the place”. This month we will be formalizing our GD&D Mentorship Program.
I feel fortunate to [...]